Last year, there was a question in my exam, it was about measuring the density of 100 g of solder particles, to be used in a solder paste, and determine the alloy based on the density. The equipment is only a balance and vernier calliper, which cannot precisely determine the size of a small particle.Continue reading “Exams with ChatGPT”
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Learning from the Finns and Norwegians
Soon, I’ll finish my second semester in Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge (USN), a part of my two years Erasmus+ program in Smart Systems Integrated Solutions (SSIs), where I study in Aalto (Finland), USN (Norway), and BME (Hungary). Although both Finland and Norway share some similarity, there’s a slight difference in the educational system. Both offer freeContinue reading “Learning from the Finns and Norwegians”
On Returning to Indonesia: A Reflection
Earlier this year, the Indonesian president, Joko Widodo called out a talented data science expert from NU, Ainun Najib to return to Indonesia. This shoutout by the president sparked some conversations regarding whether or not diaspora should return and build back. Although most people recognize this move as a gimmick, which is quite common forContinue reading “On Returning to Indonesia: A Reflection”
MEMS dan Semester Pertama di Aalto
Sebentar lagi saya akan menyelesaikan semester pertama di Aalto University dalam studi S2 saya di program Smart Systems Integrated Solutions (SSIs) bagian dari Erasmus+. Semester depan saya akan melanjutkan studi di University of South Eastern Norway. Kesamaan Aalto dan USN adalah posisinya sebagai anggota laboratorium mikro-nano di negaranya masing-masing, di mana anggotanya adalah kelompok industriContinue reading “MEMS dan Semester Pertama di Aalto”
Understanding Myself through Big Five Test
One key turn-around point that I had in my self-development was to understand who I am. I was able to get a depiction of my own personality through the understandmyself.com website. UnderstandMyself.com is based on the Big Five personality traits, consisting of extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness. Sometimes the acronym OCEAN (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion,Continue reading “Understanding Myself through Big Five Test”
Teknologi Dibalik GeNose COVID-19
GeNose adalah sebuah alat pendeteksi Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) yang dikembangkan oleh tim peneliti dari UGM. Penelitian ini memang menyasarkan untuk deteksi penyakit melalui kandungan molekul VOC dalam hembusan napas. Tim peneliti tersebut telah melakukan modifikasi agar sistem GeNose yang dikembangkan dapat digunakan untuk mendeteksi COVID-19. Saya tidak akan bahas tahap uji klinis ataupun kemampuanContinue reading “Teknologi Dibalik GeNose COVID-19”
Wisdom as a Teacher
Wisdom takes care of those who look for her; she raises them to greatness. Loving her is loving life itself; rising early to look for her is pure joy. Anyone who obtains Wisdom will be greatly honored. Wherever he goes, the Lord will bless him. Wisdom’s servants are the servants of the Holy One, andContinue reading “Wisdom as a Teacher”
Renungan: Kewajiban Terhadap Orang Tua
Disclaimer: Tulisan ini ditulis seorang awam Katolik, bersifat sebagai renungan pribadi yang ingin dibagikan bagi orang lain juga. Tulisan ini mengambil acuan dari buku Sirakh, salah satu bagian di Alkitab Deuterokanonika. Kemarin (12 Januari) dan kemarin dulu (11 Januari), saya membaca beberapa cuitan menarik. Cuitan itu membahas bagaimana anak harus taat pada orang tua, secaraContinue reading “Renungan: Kewajiban Terhadap Orang Tua”
Mencegah Banjir Jakarta: Teknologi Modifikasi Cuaca
Tahun Baru 2020, hari pertama diisi oleh kemalangan luar biasa, hujan deras melanda daerah Jabodetabek. Hujan deras ini menemani ramainya orang yang merayakan tahun baru, tahun berganti namun hujan ini tetap tidak berhenti. Alhasil, terjadilah banjir terparah di daerah Jabodetabek. Banjir ini memakan banyak korban jiwa, belum lagi kerugian materiil yang dialami berbagai pihak. BanyakContinue reading “Mencegah Banjir Jakarta: Teknologi Modifikasi Cuaca”
Toxic Masculinity in Media and Advertising
Toxic masculinity is a term commonly used by social activists to address the issues of masculinity, mainly credited to the Patriarchy. Toxic masculinity is such a partisan issue that most Conservative people do not really believe. The term toxic masculinity is not a new idea, it’s been engraved in our society for so long, pointingContinue reading “Toxic Masculinity in Media and Advertising”
Josef Matondang 